June 2016 - Paparoa Village

JUNE 2016
Rock'n'dine and dance
It was on the night The Kauri Museum held
their fundraising event for Totara House that
Matakohe Hall rocked til midnight! While an
overnight storm raged outside, around 150 locals
braved cold wind and rain to turn out in force.
Inside, the canapes, served by The Friends of
the Museum and mains and dessert by Country
Caterers was superb.
Once the band got going, the crowd (many
of the older generation) soon warmed up
with dancing! Shane and the Shazams (Alister
Taylor and his fellow musical old-rockers) had
everyone twisting, jiving and singing along to all
the rock'n'roll songs you could imagine. Think
The Beatles, Cliff Richards, Buddy Holly and The
Rolling Stones.
Lead singer Shane Hale (Shane of 1960's Loxene
Golden Disc days and famous for his 1969 hit St
Paul) commented, "They certainly know how to
party and we raised several thousand dollars for
The Kauri Museum's renovation fund for Totara
House. We were given a tour of the grand old
mansion on Sunday by the curator of the
museum and we felt really privileged and proud
to be part of doing something to preserve this
iconic kauri building with it's kauri panelled
ceilings & ballroom." PP
Fishing limits - Is it Fair?
A question has been raised.
Is it fair? Recreational fishing quotas are different on Northland's west coast
compared to the east. Is there over-fishing in the Kaipara? Do eastcoasters
come over to the Kaipara because they can take more fish per day compared
to what they are permitted on 'their side'?
Accordingly, Paparoa Press spoke with some local recreational fishing people
from around the Kaipara and their comments are recorded here.
Fisherman one
Q. How do you feel about
the fact that east coast
recreational fishermen
are only allowed to
catch seven snapper per
person where as Kaipara
fisherman are allowed
to catch ten?
A. Well, for a start seven
is plenty per person and must be
larger (30cm) on the east, compared
to the Kaipara (27cm). So really you
get approximately the same weight
of fish in both catchments. Kaipara
is a snapper spawning ground.
There are more people fishing the
east coast waters so it’s probably a
reflection of this, and it's different
areas under different management
policies.
Q How do they calculate the number
of fish present and calculate the
quota per person?
A. Periodically they survey what
recreational fisherman are catching.
Q3 Do you think fishermen will rush
over to the Kaipara to catch more?
A. A few probably do, but not many.
Q4 How can Kaipara fishermen
prevent damage to the large number
of smaller snapper being caught in
the Kaipara?
A. Well as a lot of fish that have
been caught will die due to handling
and damage from the hook, a
larger circular hook should be used,
although it won’t stop little fish
stealing your bait. It does mean that
when caught it will only be by the
mouth and cause less injuries. When
handling fish use a damp cloth, not
your hands. This not only keeps you
cleaner but also stops the fish being
burnt by the heat on your skin.
Fishermen two & three
Regulations should be
the same everywhere
to prevent confusion.
The lower limit is fine
and most fishermen
in the Kaipara self
regulate and actually
only catch what they
need for a good feed
which is less than seven. Fisheries
inspectors find most people are
keen to show them their catch.
The snapper in the harbour have
improved in quality and number
since the trawlers have been forced
away from the harbour-mouth
with the aim to protect the maui
dolphin. Snapper now get into the
harbour more easily and once in
the harbour have plenty to eat with
all the date mussels now growing
in large numbers. This means they
stay around longer and get fatter
which means better fishing.
Fisherman four commented:
We think that the new legal limit
has had no effect on the Kaipara, as
it costs too much for eastcoasters
to bring their boats over to the
Kaipara for three extra fish. There
are plenty of fish in the harbour.
Local fishermen go out when they
want to, catch what they need, and
come home again not necessarily
taking their legal limit.
A general feeling amongst
fishermen spoken to seems to
be that they are aware of the
need to not be greedy and that
we must protect the amazing
resource the Kaipara holds.
Young people are growing up
as eco-warriors wanting to look
after our fish.
To those who fish, continue to be respectful of your catch and only take
what you need. If readers would like to comment further, please contact us
at [email protected] and further the discussion. PP
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Farewell to Laurie and Maria
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Fresh flounder supplies daily
For the past 16 or so years, Laurie and Maria Ellis have enjoyed living in Paparoa, bringing up their
three children and being a valuable part of our business community.
Initially
they
catching a ferry to
came to run the
their new school - a
Paparoa
Motor
very new experience
Camp and worked
for them.
It is
hard to improve
not known what
the facilities there;
they will take on
next they took on
next but it surely
the Maungaturoto
will be something
Dairy for a couple
interesting!
of years, and then
After so many years
later on reopened
of living in Paparoa,
Paparoa
petrol
raising
their
station as Gasoline
children and finding
Alley (GAS).
plenty of challenges
For a number of
to meet, Laurie and
years Laurie and
Maria say farewell
Maria
worked
and wish to thank
hard to increase
all their customers
the
turnover
who have supported
and service provided before packing up and moving to them over the years.
moving further along the road, Australia – to Russell Island,
after purchasing the Cruiser part of the Morten Islands They will be missed in many
Bar & Restaurant. It had been off the Gold Coast. Daughter ways, but we say thank you
been closed for some months Siobhan will stay at Massey for all your work and for the
and was quickly given a new University to complete her support you've given to our
‘shot in the arm’, providing a Veterinary degree, but the community!
well-known place to dine and boys, Joseph and Mitchell, will The Cruiser is closed now until
relax for locals and visitors. leave Otamatea High School Justin and Sam Healey take
And now, over seven years and move to Russell Island over and open for business,
later, Laurie and Maria are with their parents. They will be sometime in July. PP
Happy Birthday!
Tribute to Selwyn (Crowbar) Ross
Selwyn Ross was known as 'Crowbar' to most who knew him.
He passed away recently at the age of 69. Well known in
boating and fishing circles he was a diver and seafood lover.
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He had significant roles
in three America's Cup
challenges with Sir Peter
Blake. He was the team diver
and also skippered the chase
boat with the racing yacht.
Selwyn was a talented and
great sportsman who loved
rugby. While on a working
holiday he actually played
for Western Australia against
the All Blacks (the AB's won).
When living in Auckland
he played rugby at top
representative level.
Whilst living in the Bay of
Islands he was a well known
member of the BOI Game
Fishing Club. He moved to the
Kaipara 7 or 8 years ago, first
to Pahi and then he moved
to Franklin Road Paparoa
into his house named
"Crow's Nest' after his boat.
Selwyn will be missed by his family and all of his mates.
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Grand plans for festival
Mark Saturday 5 November on your calendar now. This is the
date chosen for the first 'Paparoa Festival’.
With no official name for the will participate and use the
event settled as yet, a small opportunity to promote their
group is busy planning a group.
full programme of activities The day is designed to show
to showcase all that our the range and diversity
community and village has of activities available in
to offer.
our community to locals,
The day will be centred on passersby and anyone with
the Village Green and The an interest in the district.
Landing and, at this stage
in the planning, will feature If you have ideas you would
walks, art, heritage, gardens like to share to help ensure
and food, with other the success of the day, please
activities added to the event contact:
Stuart Robertson and Janice
as planning progresses.
It is hoped that all village Booth ph 946 9990, or
organisations and clubs Mary Stevens 431 7123.
State of our footpaths
Have you noticed the state of some of the footpaths around
Paparoa? Here a just a few observations of the footpath from
Paparoa Store to the Hall.
- Between Paparoa Store and Cliffs Bridge the concrete is uneven, and badly broken up, presumably caused by heavy vehicle(s) It is in a very bad state.
- From Cliffs Bridge to the first vehicle driveway crossing (opposite the Hotel) there is overgrown eleagnus hanging over the path. This is a noxious weed with sharp spikes.
- From the vehicle crossing (as mentioned above) to the Hall
entrance the footpath is restricted by overgrown agapanthus.
Agapnthus
- Foot passage way is restricted to covering the
single lane in these areas.
footpath
These restrictions are on a 70kmh of
road that curves towards the footpath. Hence vehicles are close
to the edge of the road and close to any pedestrians. There must
be a risk to pedestrians in this area. If the footpath was cleared
away and back to its full width then pedestrians would be safer
from passing traffic.
An email has been sent to Council's service desk for consideration.
Hopefully some official response will result from it soon. PP
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The winner of the Junior Speech Contest, Eva Wilkinson, was
supported at the Lion's speech night by her father Nicholas
Boulgaris,
her
grandmother
Jody
Boulgaris
and
greatgrandmother
Janice Martin.
Eva's speech was
about
Marina
Erakovic, a person
Eva believes is 'A
Sportsperson who
has
influenced
New Zealand'.
Pictured
here
are
the
four
generations
of
Eva's family.
from left:
Nicholas Boulgaris,
Janice Martin,
Jody Boulgaris
and Eva Wilkinson
Playground upgrade
The kid's playground on The Village Green is to get a makeover.
iEquipment that is up to the necessary safety standards is to be
installed. KDC has already started by extending the safe play area.
There will be new swings, a new climbing frame, and a new slide.
The outdated and non complying pieces are to be removed. Keep
an eye out for progress and developments. PP
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John is retiring!
Carpet Layer
After almost five years on the forecourt, and being at the end of a pump handle, John has sold his
business and is looking forward to doing projects out on his green pasture at Matakohe/Huketere as
he moves on into his retirement years.
20 years experience
The last day of trade for John Cherimoyas),
and Nicki will be Thursday not
to
30th June. Both John and mention the
Nicki would like to extend to chilli sauces,
you, the community near and and
the
phone
far, a huge big thank you for cheeses that
your support and patronage were dropped
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It has at times felt like a large years. And of
extended family, with lots of course, there
laughter, and yes, some tears was the wild
as well along the way, and let's pig!
not forget the Tall tales and We will remember the
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will
forever
be
grateful
to
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the customers who came into fulness of you
the shop as strangers, and all.
Call Ross with your
have become life-long friends. Thanks must also go to both good as you get with his
computer problems & repairs
Our lives are certainly richer Anne and Rowie for keeping unique customer service style He’ll even build a computer
for having you in them.
the planter boxes looking don't stop should you see him
to your specifications
loitering about on the streets
With Nicki being a commuter, fantastic, and colourful.
she and John have both been We would like in particular of the village in his retirement,
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kindness which saw baked and thank Yvonne (Yorke), for Over all it's been a great
cakes, home made apple being a trusted, loyal shop/ chapter, well maybe three
pies, fresh and smoked fish, forecourt helper-outer and or four in our lives, and we
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fresh produce, chutneys and friend. Yvonne has been sincerely leave with some
pickles, fresh fruit (especially appreciated more than we wonderful memories of our
can say. Also we would like to time in the village, and look
express our sincere gratitude forward to bumping into you
to our neighbours Paul and at the pumps for good 'old
Andrew at 'the bank' for their chin wags, as we all continue
help and support. There are to support our local g.a.s
too many ways in which to service station under its new
For all types of fencing, stockyards,
management.
mention them all.
handyman work, tree felling, tractor work etc.
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Book Review
title: Orphan Train
author: Christina Baker Kline
In the late 1920s, Niamh’s family emigrates from Kinvara,
Ireland to pursue a more prosperous life in New York City.
Unfortunately the dream is just that and the family find
themselves living in squalid, cramped conditions. Not too
long after their arrival, Niamh is orphaned and along with
many other children is herded aboard trains headed for
Minnesota and the promise of new lives with loving foster
families.
Some 80years later Niamh, now 91 years of age, is known as
Vivian Daly. Requiring assistance with clearing out her attic,
Vivian meets seventeen-year-old Molly, a young woman
who has been in and out of foster care most of her life.
As Molly works alongside Vivian she begins to recognise
similarities in hers and Vivian’s lives and a genuine bond
begins to form.
Orphan Train is a powerful novel that explores the hardships
of life, the vulnerabilities of those who are misplaced or
different, as well as celebrating the gift of true friendships
regardless of age.
PUBLISHER: William Morrow
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Paparoa Lions speech night
Another great night in Paparoa, the annual Lions'
Paparoa Hall.
The
format The winners were:
this year was changed with Juniors (years 5 and 6)
First: Eva Wilkinson,
no dinner - it was straight into
Paparoa Primary School
the speeches with supper to
Second: Emma Phillips,
follow provided by the Tinopai
Matakohe School
school PTA. Over 100 people
Third: Tamatea Tilby,
came to listen and support
Paparoa Primary School
the students who, as usual,
were entertaining with some Seniors (years 7 and 8)
First: Coryn Yorke,
great imagination and thought
Otamatea High School
provoking ideas.
speech night, was held at the
Second: Amy Lawrence
Otamatea High School
Third: Joshua Polwart
Otamatea Christian School
Well done to all contestants.
Judge Claire McInnes noted
they are all winners as they
have been selected by their
schools to represent them in
this competition.
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Paparoa Rural Fire Force
Things have been fairly quiet through May. With the first storms
of the season there were a couple of occasions when trees
came down across SH 12. Of particular interest to us is the
announcement of the Government's merging of urban and rural
fire response sectors. We have two members attending the FFRANZ
conference in June when we imagine some of the implications
of the merger on our future operations will be made clearer.
Paparoa VRFF AGM
Will be held Monday July 4 at 6pm. Venue TBA - will be either
Paparoa Hall or Pahi Hall.
Training Nights
From July 6 and onwards trainings will be on the first and third
Tuesdays of each month (it used to be Monday).
May callouts
5
Heli lift/ medical
Paparoa
13
Shed fire
Marohemo
14
Fire alarm
Maungaturoto
20
Gas bottle fire
Marohemo
21
Tree on road
Matakohe
22
Tree on road
Paparoa
24
Smoke showing
Bayleys Beach
Yvonne Yorke
Satellite dishes,
decoders, cable
etc., supplied
and installed.
Community
Dinner
The next Paparoa Sports
and Recreation Association
fundraising dinner will
be Saturday 2 July at the
Paparoa Sports Pavilion.
Starting at 6pm with BYO
drinks, a three course
dinner will be served. It's a
great night for all.
Book your place with:
Libby Jones 431 6822
[email protected]
or Jane Bailey 431 6224
[email protected]
Adults $15
Children $10 (up to age 16)
Family $40.00 (two adults/
two children)
09 431 7143
or 021 239 4251
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Paparoa School news
At the start of term two our Year 5 and 6 students
presented their speeches to the whole school.
The
high
standard
was
noted by our
judges, Aileen Hames and
Elizabeth Metcalfe. Many of
the children were very nervous
about speaking in public
but used our school value
of resilience and rose to the
challenge. Afterwards they felt
very proud of themselves.
Our winners, Eva Wilkinson
and Tamatea Tilby, went on
to represent us at the Lions
Speech Competition. They
both spoke superbly and
we are all proud of their
achievements. In the junior
section, Tama was placed
third, and Eva first.
We were fortunate to have the
Duffy Theatre Group perform
for us. Through drama,
song and dance the three
actors, Simon Paenga, Tavita
Nielsen-Mamea and Talia-Rae
Mavaega, told the story of 12
year old Duffy who discovers
that his 81 year old neighbour,
Ruby, never had the chance
to learn to read. A big fan of
Dr Who, Duffy builds a time
machine and travels back to
1941 to prevent Ruby’s Dad
from being killed and in doing
so, alters the future and Ruby
becomes a reader.
The children were enthralled
by the energetic performances.
We are all grateful for the
opportunities we have from
being a Duffy School.
Room 1 have also been doing
plenty of outdoor learning;
visiting The Landing with Kim
Jones to see if the whitebait
are spawning and potting
up native seedlings with
Jacqueline Knight. We also
have a water study field trip
planned at the nearby river.
Everyone's looking forward to
our upcoming visit to MOTAT
where we will be extending
our learning about games, toys
and machines.
Something for our parents to
look forward to is our PTA Quiz
Night in June.
Julie Harper
Paparoa Press
Quiz night
It’s annual Quiz time again
and Paparoa School PTA
is organising this event on
Saturday June 18 at the Sports
Pavillion.
Our quizmistress this year is
Jenny Longdon and the allimportant Quiz Trophy is up
for grabs, as well as a new
category prize for the 'best
dressed table'. 'Best dressed'
could tie in with your team
name or theme or just put on
that ball gown or tuxedo you
never get to wear!
Raffle tickets will be sold in
advance, as well as on the
night, for fantastic, locally
sourced prizes and a load of
firewood will up for auction.
Doors open 6.30, quiz starts at
7pm; there will be a cash bar
(no BYO) and a light supper.
Sponsors include Matakohe
Livestock, VillageBears, L'art
de Beauty, Oxville Farms,
Kaipara Yoga, Battensby Bros.,
Bica Coffee, and Taylor-Harper
family.
Register your team with the
school office (431 7379) or email
[email protected]
Masquerade delights
The parade of dress styles, from the Victorian era to the present
day, that Repertory presented one Saturday in May was a
wonderful way to spend the afternoon for the 50 or so people
who were there.
Along with many fine costumes
and clothes from the extensive
wardrobe on display and
modelled by younger members
of the theatre, visitors were
entertained by soloists and
served afternoon tea.
Erin Corble of Paparoa models
Lois Simon's gown
Lois and Scotty at their wedding in 1975
The biggest surprise for one
patron was when she suddenly
exclaimed to those beside her,
"that's my wedding dress", as
Erin paraded it in front of her.
A memorable moment for
Lois! PP
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Cycle/Walkway Trail for Kaipara?
The Otago Rail Trail, A2O (Alps to Ocean), Mountains to Sea, Hauraki
Rail Trail, West Coast Wilderness Trail and many more I've yet to
explore, are becoming very popular throughout NZ. But as yet - there's
no Kaipara Trail! Who wants a cycle trail? Who'd like more money from
tourists coming into our small towns? More jobs for our local people?
Common sights on cycle road as much as possible. unlike our roadsides where I
trails include: over 100 cycles The A2O trail is only partly can pick up a full rubbish bag
outside a coffee shop in Otago off-road as some land owners every few weeks. The Otago
and old hotels being renovated, were very much against it and Rail Trail is now the biggest
their lounges full of people did not want strangers riding financial earner in the district
eating locally produced food. across their land. Fair enough, and Ohakune is generating
However, no one really wants but after a few years of income through cycle and
lots more cyclists on our roads, increasing numbers of cyclists walking trails.
slowing down traffic flow and a using the back roads, they Kaipara could do this too.
few have died! Tonnes of raw are now changing their minds What about a Kaipara cycle/
metal (vehicles) travelling at to be very much in favour of walkway trail? Where do we
100k per hour soon demolish them. The problems perceived start? Where would it go?
a 70kg person on a pushbike. to be associated with cyclists My thoughts are that it should
Our Northland roads are not have not been realised. In fact start in Kaiwaka, going through
particularly wide and have many have now erected cabins Maungaturoto, then Paparoa,
to make a nice bit of extra
many blind corners.
income. After cycling over Matakohe, Ruawai, Tokatoka
The answer is to form cycle/ many trails with my family I and through to Dargaville. The
walkway trails that are off- have seen no rubbish at all - Kaipara District Council already
has some plans for a trail from
Dargaville through to Waima
via Donnelly’s Crossing and the
Old Coach Rd.
I think the Matakohe/Ruawai
What’s
on at
at your
your Museum
Museum
section would be the easiest
What’s on
start point, combining the
Matariki 'Seven Stars, Seven Stories'
present river 'stop-banks'
MATARIKI
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JUNE
19
JULY
2015
Join us in our month long celebration of Maori New Year
with back roads or farmland
crossings from Matakohe West
Road to Ruawai. As for the other
sections, I have lots of ideas
but need to have local people
involved to help make initial
plans. Funding can be applied
for and Kaipara District Council
will help where possible. We
have a labour source that
we may be able to tap into.
So what I need to ask: Are there
any people in these areas that
would be interested in helping
to make this happen? the
near future? If so please email
[email protected]
6 June - 19 July 2016
‘OTAMATEA’ Primary Schools displaying the use of traditional and
non-traditional
materialslegendary
to celebrate the Maori
New Year.
Northland's
axemen
An audiovisual
digital dislay
of their of
individual
stories
FREE
Entry to the&Museum
for residents
the Old Otamatea
29 June
2016
District.
Free entry to the Museum for residents of the old Otamatea District
5 Church Road, Matakohe, Northland. p: 09 431 7417 w: www.kaurimuseum.com
Matariki
'Seven Stars, Seven Stories'
The theme for The Kauri Museum’s School curated Matariki art
exhibition this year is Seven Stars, Seven Stories. From June 6, as
the Matariki star cluster rises over the Kaipara, the museum is
running a six week long celebration.
The cluster of stars that we call artistic media for display.
Matariki and astronomers call In addition The Kauri Museum
the Pleiades are known all over has coordinated an outreach
the world and through history. programme
for
students
Although there are many who have contributed to the
stars in the cluster, only six or exhibition, to visit Planetarium
seven can be seen without a North to help reinforce their
telescope. In common with learning around Matariki and
Maori, the rising of these Astronomy. The Seven Stars,
bright stars heralded the Seven Stories exhibition and
turning of the agricultural year outreach programme would
for many different cultures, not be possible without
and many explanations of their generous support from Te Puni
origin are attached to them.
Kōkiri. Further information
This year, each of our seven about Matariki events at
Otamatea schools have been Planetarium North may be
assigned a Matariki/Pleiades found at planetariumnorth.
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Lisa Tolich
their stories using a range of
White Rock
Gallery
Stella Clyde
It's been a busy summer season and
it was especially so over Easter. Now
winter is suddenly upon us all. With
colder days keeping our members
indoors, they will no doubt be working on many new
projects, so don't forget to drop in and view the changing
displays. There are quite a few new quirky crafts to see
as well as the ever changing art items. Plans for the near
future include a mini exhibition of 'kiwiana' art from 1st
July, so keep this in mind.
We have been fortunate in gaining a grant from the KDC
Community Arts Scheme which will assist us to have two
art workshops with prominent artist Elena Nikolaeva
from Mangawhai, and also a two-day mosaic workshop
with our own Pat George of Matakohe. Pat has recently
completed the huge mosaic panels for the Whangarei
Hospital Maternity Unit.
Without the subsidy from KDC it would not be possible to
have these workshops. If you are interested in either of
them, please contact Janice at 946 9990 or 021 975 314.
Dates have yet to be set but costs are 20 for the two-day
mosaic course, and $25 per day for the art workshops.
There will be a limit of 10 people per workshop so hurry
and get your name down quickly.
Our members are also fundraising by providing a hot food
stall at the Paparoa Market on the last Saturday of each
month, so come along for a tasty hot bacon, egg and hash
brown buttie - DELICIOUS! Just the thing to warm you on
these cooler mornings.
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Dairy
Diary
A call to heart
The wind to blow through
Trees to whisper
Remember me my brother
Sister?
My roots are stronger than the mind
Human conscious
Yet to find
Pages flick and click and stick
As listless eyes hearts minds and souls
Prepare for more from
Skites and trolls
Inside or outside?
One's cursed, one's worse
Thank you Cat Stephens for part of
that verse
Total preoccupation is found
Assessing the meat on the street
By the pound.
Yank.
Back to the now
Phone rings, tyres scrunch
What'll I do for dinner?
For lunch?
Another big effort, where is the joy?
Where is the Bossy, the Bouncy?
The Toy?
So many little things,
Some quite a mission
Are reared, barred and locked
For a war of attrition
To face them is now
Where the now is the present
And that's all that exists
From the Lord to the Peasant
For that's what we are
When the company cries
Batten down hatches
And rub those red eyes
Another dead year is handed down and
The impact is felt from the farm
to the town
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Spotlight on ... the Stevens family
Paparoa is the place for Lifestyle!
Some people may dawdle over life's big decisions, eventually discovering years have passed before
taking action, or never taking that action at all. Hanna and Lawrie Stevens cannot be considered in
this category.
In March 2014, while
top of the list. At this
on holiday in Wales
time Hannah joked
but living in London,
that her dream job
they made a spur of
would be to work
the moment decision
at the school. Little
to get out of the rat
did they know, when
race and escape to
they moved north in
New Zealand. Seven
December 2014, how
months later they
true this would be. By
landed here with their
April 2015 Hanna was
two children, Joseph
Paparoa
Primary's
and Lucy, and haven't
office administrator,
looked back.
the school Joseph
now attends, and
Hanna is Auckland
Lawrie is a lucky stay
born, so the drive to
at home Dad.
come to the other side
of the planet was not
Before finding work,
as crazy as it sounded,
the couple integrated
with her parents
themselves into the
still living there. As a
community,
firstly
child she holiday ed
joining the White
in Mangawhai, and
Rock Gallery team.
Lawrie and Hanna with children
searching for a property, it had
While playing table tennis
Joseph and Lucy
to tick all the boxes - warm,
and badminton Lawrie had
rural (but close to Auckland), a They visited Paparoa once, and the oppourtunity to meet
good school, and without the found the people so friendly Pete Hames. This valuable
Mangawhai price tag.
and warm that it headed to connection with "the man
involved
in
everything"
entered Lawrie into Lions,
and now he is even coaching
the Under 7's rugby team for
Paparoa JMB. A far cry from a
Fleet St private banker working
twelve hours a day, six days a
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week, who barely saw his
children at night.
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Hanna and Lawrie are
Monday-Saturday 7am-6pm, Sunday 9am-5pm
emphatic that the rural lifestyle
is why they moved here. To
raise their own food, cut costs,
brew some beer and live as
happy as you can are the main
agendas for life in Paparoa,
whilst letting their kids have a
childhood many just dream of.
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We must look beyond it
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for direction to go
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Otamatea Grey Power
Following our previous month's meeting regarding the
medicinal use of cannabis, and our group's letters to
the press, May's meeting was also very lively.
Our letter to The Health and wellbeing
Northland Advocate had a in later years
positive result resulting in The key to staying healthy in
two articles, some supportive later years is to take charge of
letters to the Editor, phone the sheer number of changes
calls and emails. Beverley was we face; from loss of loved
interviewed by John Campbell ones, loss of career, loss of
on his afternoon show and mobility and independence to
also by the Press Association declining health.
Christchurch. The NZ Grey
Learning to reinvent ourselves,
Power Federation president
finding new things to enjoy,
confirmed that we had his full
creating reasons to get out
support.
and socialise, recognising that
We all may know someone in others are also grappling with
terminal stages of cancer, with new technologies, is all part of
pain that cannot be alleviated the shift in awareness needed
by conventional treatments, to thrive as we age.
and who may respond to
medicinal cannabis. Many Ageing doesn't have to be a
peer-reviewed
research negative downhill experience.
studies indicate people can Nothing is inevitable; we can
be healed by it's use, avoiding all do more than we think.
For example 'brain training'
need for other pain relief.
games such as crosswords,
It was voted unanimously
and scrabble help to keep our
to present a petition to
memory sharp. If you can can
Parliament to re-legalise the
believe and have confidence
cannabis plant and its inclusion
in yourself you will cope
in the broad spectrum of our
positively with change.
health care.
To join our group, please call either:
Beverley Aldridge 431 9188 or Kathleen Pattinson 431 8960.
You will be very welcome.
Letters from the Old Post Office
' Well may it be said that “Parting is such sweet sorrow.”
To say goodbye, certain of someone's return, can make
the intervening time so much sweeter. Time may be spent
reminiscing about good times that have been had. Time may
be spent forecasting good times to come. Time can be spent
(ad infinitum) wondering about the activities of the absent
one.
Little snippets of news may inspire whole conversations, or
simple flights of fancy. While there's little to make of the
'less tall than broad one’s' house renovating activities in a
tropical clime, then less can be made of the intended colour
of cupboard doors and matching beach towels.
Yet, much ado can be made about one of the sidekick’s
activities. Yea, his ablutions may be beheld in a kind of
stunned wonder. It is said, and we may be lucky not to have
verified this for ourselves, that outdoor showering is the way
to go. Environmentally speaking while there is much to be
applauded in the solar water bag system, the improvised use
of shower curtains to maintain privacy must also be praised.
Yet, this is where the “plans o' mice an' men gang aft agley”
(Scots for: plans get mucked up). No provision was made for
the local winds. And we, like the local Nuiens, may
well say, “He was a man, take him for all in all. I shall
not look upon his like again ....."
This was a man!
Apologies to Shakespeare and Robbie Burns ... and the Colonial Sidekick
Deb
Soup's now
pot luck
Our
Soup-a-Fridays
have
become Pot Luck once-amonth dinners. Starting at the
end of May, they will be held
on the last Friday each month.
It has been getting harder and
harder as our Church is busier
and busier and our dear folks
are getting to that stage when
coming out on cold wintry
nights was more difficult to
do. The Soup-a-Friday night
was the vision of a church
member who has moved on to
Dargaville to be closer to her
family member.
It served the community well
in two ways:
1. When things were
getting too busy at home
and you want a little break
from cooking and doing
the dishes, you and your
family could come out
and enjoy delicious soup
and scrumptious desserts,
washed down with coffee
or tea.
2. When you and your
whole family could have a
night out on us and enjoy
being served and give us an
opportunity to serve you for
free.
Although we are now dining
only once a month, if there
is an increased interest in
enjoying 1 and/or 2 above, we
could always change it to every
Friday again ...
The Soup-A-Friday!
Meantime, you are all welcome
to come and join us, 24 June,
bring something to share ... it's
Pot Luck.
Miriam Adomea
Community Church
431 7106
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The Mikado
Do you remember?
The Mikado promises to be some laugh-out-loud fun for the entire family, as Victorian England
meets an imaginary imperial Japan.
Originally staged at
libretto incorporates
the Savoy Theatre in
evocative
imagery
London in 1885, The
of
an
imaginary
Mikado is arguably the
Japanese town lovingmost popular of all the
ly crafted, while
operettas written by the
simultaneously taking
masters of the genre,
stinging
satirical
Gilbert & Sullivan.
aim squarely at his
own contemporary
Sparkling satire, marvelEngland.
lous melodies, and
scintillating
silliness
Rather
than
a
abound in this topsyrepresentation
or
turvy tale of love and
reflection of actual
misadventure.
Leave
Japanese
society,
your worries behind
The
Mikado
is
set in
Clockwise from bottom left: Brianna Thurgood, Sam Birchall,
and journey to a makea fictitious land. Thus
Natalie Birt, Haydn Dyer, Zoe Meehan
believe land of lotus
it (not so thinly) veils
blossoms, levity and
far to research the subject
the true subject of its satire laughter.
of his new play. He found all
Victorian political and social
Legend has it that the idea for the material he wanted in hypocrisy - and at the same
time delivers a large dose of
The Mikado first sprang into Knightsbridge, London, where
William S Gilbert's mind when to much popular acclaim, a frivolity and fun!
an old Japanese sword, which magnificent exhibition, The
Paparoa's Natalie Birt (centre
had been hanging on the wall Japanese Village, had opened.
photo) plays the role of Yum
of his study for years, suddenly Gilbert visited the exhibition
Yum opposite Sam Birchall of
fell from its place.
and from over 100 Japanese Ruakaka as Nanki Poo. Some of
Gilbert took this as an omen men and women who
the younger cast in supporting
and determined to turn his were employed there, he
roles are Brianna Thurgood
biting satire towards the East. learnt proper aspects of of Kaiwaka (Peep-Bo), Zoe
Gilbert did not have to look their culture. His resulting Meehan of Maungaturoto
(Pitti Sing), and Haydn Dyer of
Topuni (Pish Tush).
Saturday July 2nd is opening
night and the show will run
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for eight performances over
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Maura Flower
Kaipara
Rockers
Kaipara Rockers was formed
in 1992 by Maura and David
Edwards and their family
at the Paparoa Hall. What
started as a hobby ended
with one of the strongest
troupe of junior rock'n'roll
dancers in New Zealand
during the 90's.
"The pinnacle was probably
in 1999 when we went to
Wellington and brought
home three national titles
out of five available", said
Maura. "I quit at the end
of 2001 when I joined
the Repertory Theatre.
After that I believe the
Langridge family had some
major successes with their
children at a national level.
Then I'm not quite sure
when the Rockers officially
folded."
Happy Dayz Rock'n'Roll,
Repertory's fundraiser held
at the end of May was a
great community outing but
more of a low-key event by
comparison. Not as grand
as was ever done by Kaipara
Rockers, but a fun gathering
in a place that was bound to
stir a few memories!
"There are lots of happy
memories of Rock'n'Rolling
in that hall!"
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Heartsong Healing Kaipara
People often ask me what NSR stands for and what it is about.
NSR is Neuro Stress Release, a technique used to relieve
emotional stress. Emotional stress is beliefs and habits that are
held in our cellular memory and triggered by certain events or
environments.
It is called stress as often progresses, I now have the gift
these emotional responses or of freedom to cultivate my life
reflections are not condusive in the best interest of harmony
to 'going with the flow of life'. and balance.
This stress is an accumulation Having achieved this, and
of
childhood
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A pain in the body can be
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revelation. If I were to choose
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Riverbank planting continues
The riverbank plantings between The Landing and The Village
Green and opposite 'the old bank' are doing well, except for those
that are being destroyed by the big slip below the road and those
that were squashed one day by an out of control vehicle.
Nothing visible has been other side of the river has been
done about the serious sprayed out ready for more
bank slippage as yet, but it is plantings.
believed that NRC and KDC are KDC is funding suitable plants
in consultation with NZTA over as recommended by Jacque
the problem. Any flooding this Knight to the value of $1500.
winter will put it under more Pohutukawas that were planted
risk of collapsing.
in the past unfortunately didn't
Keep Paparoa Beautiful (KPB) survive due to frost.
volunteers work regularly to Look out for the new plantings
keep the area weeded and in coming weeks. PP
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Mountains to Sea trail ... a family cycle adventure
Paparoa Press
Mountains to Sea forms part of the Cycle NZ trail rides. Stella Clyde and members of her
family rode it over several days in January earlier this year.
Staying in Oakune at the accommodation, food, drinks ride the track. Rain
predicted.
Station Lodge Backpackers and horse-driven transport was
for our first two nights, we between the two points. The papa rock
planned our trip, hired our Forgotten for many years, gets very slippery
bikes and did the first stage of someone came up with the and the track very
brilliant idea to use it as a cycle muddy. Bike hire
the cycle trail.
is nearly double
We should have started the trail. This, and the development to go over this
of
walking
tracks
in
the
area,
first day with a speedy bike
track due to the
ride trip from the Turoa Ski has given Ohakune a huge cleaning required
boost
in
summer
tourism.
Field down the mountain to
The Whanganui River
afterwards!
Ohakune, but we did things in
All was well, and
reverse. Ruapehu was totally
we headed off up the track. us he makes $6000 a year
hidden from view by mist.
There were wild goats and just by leasing his land out for
Instead, we were driven to
deer as well as huge areas of beehives.
Horopito (and Smash Palace
bush-covered land. The places We had intended camping
car yard), and biked back to
where returned servicemen this night but as we were all
Oakune via the bouncy Old
had been allocated 'farms' so muddy we upgraded to a
Coach Road. By then, the
were marked, and in one case house with long hot showers.
mountain had cleared, and so
a cottage was built for the The tour organiser produced
from Turoa, we rode the fast
family of the original owner. clean bikes for us to continue
downhill road back to Oakune.
How anyone was supposed with as ours were now too
The all cobblestone Old Coach
to make a living there I don’t muddy to continue safely
Road was originally built
know, with steep hills and bush without a good waterblast.
to connect the main trunk
as far as the eye can see?
The rest of our trip continued;
railway which had been only
The ride was interesting with
been completed to Ohakune Our 'Day Two' began with the a long downhill stretch. It was a pleasant, easier and shorter
in the south and Horopito in drive back to Horopito, and grade three on the cycle trail bike ride down the Whanganui
the north. For quite a period we started back on the cycle measure. My mud ploughing River road with beautiful
of time the locals made hay trail from there. We headed ability was tested when I weather and great scenery.
We had an interesting visit
while the sun shone, providing towards Ruatiti, the start
to the church at Jerusalem
of the Mangapurua Track
and an old restored water
and toward 'The Bridge to
wheel wheat mill. Our
Nowhere'. It was an easy ride
accommodation was an
on 'off-road' tracks and quiet
interesting place called
country roads. The scenery
The Flying Fox with friendly
was great.
owners, and where we
We stayed the night in tents
certifying
caught the flying fox across
on a farm station where
plumber
the river two at a time.
their are cabins and shower
On our last day we
facilities for bikers and
continued down the river
new housing
hunting tourists. It was an
The Bridge to Nowhere
road, up a not so 'Gentle
interesting evening with great
renovations
Annie'
hill,
through
hosts, a friendly horse, a game fell off into a mud puddle; Wanganui and down the cycle
maintenance
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resulting
in
a
of tennis (?) and the most
blood nose and mud in my ears. trail to Castlecliff beach. A
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whether we should continue to to be drop offs (I don’t cope adventure.
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Follow the
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Matariki
In recent years Matariki has become an
increasingly popular celebration on the New
Zealand calendar. Matariki is the Maori name
for the star cluster known as Pleiades. There
are seven stars in the cluster and they appear
just before dawn in late May or early June.
This year you can first see the stars in the
eastern sky on Monday, 6th June. Matariki is a
time to harvest food and prepare the ground
for new planting. It's a time for families to
gather together. Feasts and kite flying are two
activities that often take place during this time.
You might like
to have a go at
making your
own kite/manu
tukutuku to fly.
This kite comes
from Māori
Art for Kids by
Julie Noanoa
& Norm Heke.
(Reproduced
with the
permission of
Potton & Burton
Publishing)
You will need:
- a recycled plastic bag
- bamboo
sticks
- marker pens
- scissors
- tape
- invisible tape
- string
- feathers
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Tape two bamboo sticks together to make
one long one. Make three of these.
Choose a design to decorate the plastic
using colourful marker pens. This pattern
is called Poutama.
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There are also two new picture
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of Matariki by Calico McClintock,
illustrated by Dominique Ford
(Scholastic).
You could also check your school or
public library for more titles about
Matariki.
Lay out the sticks in a triangle, and bind
each of the three corners with tape.
Attach string to the kite as shown in the
image above. To make the tail, attach a
piece of string (approximately 60cm) halfway
across the botttom of the kite, and add
feathers to the string. Tape a small bunch of
feathers to the corners of the kite as well.
Flatten the plastic bag, place your
triangle over the top and mark with a pen
around the edges, leaving a margin of
5cm or more, then cut out the shape.
Fold the edges of the plastic triangle
over the sides of the kite and join with
clear tape.
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Hospice Kaipara
Poker Car Run 2016
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June Gardening
What an amazing autumn we've had. It's been so warm no
wonder our autumn colouring is not as good as down south.
The dams are mostly still full of water and the grass still
growing. I have sunflowers in full bloom although not as tall
as usual and the sweet peas are about to flower.
POKER CAR RUN
This year the Car Run started at the Dargaville Vintage Machinery
Club and finished at the Northern Wairoa Hotel.
Saturday, 17 May 2014
Interestingly, the new problem guava moth/grub that has
been destroying the feijoas did not attack the later fruiting
crops - only the first ones. Not sure why - maybe cooler at
night slowing the moths down, or perhaps more resistant
fruit. This has meant we have had a great crop from the large
Hotel
fruiting late cropping trees.
Starting 3 pm
Northern Wairoa
Stops were at Parakao Store,
The Office Maungatapere
(with an optional visit to the
Packard Pioneer Museum),
and the Tangiteroria Tavern.
About 32 cars and 11 bikes
participated
with
lovely
weather and a glorious run
through Tangowahine Valley.
Thank you to everyone taking
part and the venues supporting
Hospice. The monies raised
will go to the purchase of
additional equipment for use
by our patients.
After the prize giving
at the
$10.00
Time to make plans for the future is when the weather turns
Northern Wairoa there were
wet and cold. Our humid north is very susceptible to fungal
celebrations
for
the
10th
early bird registration by 8/5/14
problems and a myriad of insects. I personally do not use
anniversary of the opening of
insecticides or most sprays. A spray of copper and then oil
the Hospice
Shop inon
Dargaville
$12.00
the day can clean up most of the problems while fruit trees are bare.
with the original members
It is also very important to clear away and burn any rotten
Phone 09 439 3330 or 027 8608 351
present.
fruit so the spores do not remain on the ground ready to
Email:
[email protected] attack next season.
Poker Hand
Winners
1st Wayne Spears
Cabbages, cauliflower and broccoli should be in and doing
well but unfortunately we now seem to have white butterfly
2nd Bev Grant
caterpillar problems nearly all the year round so protect
rd
3 Jenny McLean
them with nets or derris dust. Make sure they've got plenty
People’s Choice - Jackie Lyford
of manure or nitrogen fertiliser and that the soil is well limed
Photo credits: Anne Morgan
as they do not appreciate acid soil.
Thai Pumpkin Soup
Winter is also soup time and one I use a lot
is Annabel Langbein’s Thai Pumpkin Soup.
This is best made with butternuts or
sweet pumpkin.
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2. Then add:
1 medium butternut (1.2kg approx) peeled & cut up
2 cups of water
1x400ml can coconut milk
1-2 dried chillies finely chopped
1 tbsp lemon grass or ½ tsp finely grated lemon rind
1 tbsp fish sauce
Salt and pepper
3. Simmer about 20min until tender
4. Mash or whiz until smooth.
5. Serve with chopped coriander or parsley. Serves 4
Stella
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tyres and extend your tyre life by having the
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Antiques
Home Brew Supplies
Great Gift Ideas
Layby Available
Wed-Sun 10am-4pm 1994 Paparoa Valley Rd
09 431 6547
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Pink Ribbon
Breakfast
Colin Wrennall - counsellor/farmer
Our Pink Ribbon breakfast is
on June 12th at The Matakohe
War Memorial Hall. Arrive
at 9am with breakfast to be
served at 9.30am. Tickets are
$20 and can be purchased at
Skelton's Drapery or via myself.
They're selling quickly, so call
now to be in. There are no
door sales and all tickets need
to be purchased before Friday
10th.
So invite your friends, come
along and help us raise some
money for The New Zealand
Breast Cancer Foundation,
while enjoying a delicious
breakfast "with a difference to
help make a difference".
Wendy Sheppard 431 7301
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Colin is a farmer perhaps known to people around Paparoa for his encounter with a bull. He was
born and raised in Auckland, left home at 16, worked as a farm cadet, managed large properties
and sharemilked, and bought his own dairy farm in Waipu, but then life took him in a new direction.
committed to people and
A personal trauma lead
their community's wellbeing,
him into being counselled,
growth and development,
something he would never
whether personal, profeshave thought he would
sional or families.
have done, but the insights
If people believe in their
and development from the
capacity to recover and
experience continued to
rebuild their lives after
assist him for years after.
traumatic events, they can
An opportunity arose to
achieve what they want
undertake training for himself,
in life. Colin knows what
and he became a registered
it is like to survive the
counsellor, psychotherapist
knocks of life, as well as the
and psychodramatist.
importance of finding the
Leaving farming life in
right encouragement and
early 1991 he pursued
a professional career in for teams and agencies, assistance to get back up and
Auckland. This change in assisting with leadership, get going again.
direction saw him dealing organisational development He is very committed to his
with individuals and complex and conflict resolution. This clients' privacy, and creates
family
situations,
setting knowledge is something he is a trusting space to deal with
up treatment programmes, now continuing in Northland.
crisis when the problems
working with family courts and Colin has lived in Paparoa since become bigger than you can
numerous other agencies.
2003, when he purchased a handle alone.
Having practised for 28 years, farm, and then a second farm His client base ranges from six
Colin's depth of knowledge five years ago, sharing his time year olds, through teens to
has seen him running personal between here and Auckland. adults, groups, couples and
development groups and He is now practising part time families. He is happy to receive
supervising teams. More from the Maungaturoto Medi- inquiries via phone, website or
recently he has broadened his cal Centre. As a counsellor email (see advert for Aurora
practice to include consultancy and psychotherapist, Colin is Associates below). PP
Musical notes
with Heather Revel
Music is an all-age and all-inclusive activity that inspires
our moods, our confidence and our contentment. Playing a
musical instrument will enhance brain activity and research
tells us that the benefits of learning to play an instrument are
both academic and social. Many parents learned to play an
instrument when they were young and want to see their kids
doing the same or, like my parents, they never learned to play
an instrument, and so wanted me to.
There is no hard and fast rule to the perfect age to begin
learning to play an instrument. But there are a few things
we need to consider before enrolling our children for music
lessons.
Ensure your child has a good quality instrument to learn on. If
it has been stored in the family garage for a while, then get
it serviced and/or checked out by a professional before
you let your child begin playing it. A good instrument
will inspire good practice and commitment from your
child.
Support your child’s learning as much as possible.
Get them to practice in the living area of your
home so you know what they are practicing
and they feel supported. Their confidence will
build and as you offer words of encouragement to
them they will play well.
Look for an experienced music teacher who is dedicated to
training your child with confidence and consistency and one
who is able to make it fun too.
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Otamatea Day Camp 2016
What do 185 six - twelve year old kids, 38 teenage leaders, a
huge marquee, great outdoors and three days have in common?
Otamatea Day Camp!
We have just finished our 12th p r o p e r t y
annual Day Camp and what a on Paparoa
time it was. The committee S t a t i o n
(from various local churches) Road where
have had the privilege of a
huge
organizing three days of m a r q u e e
fun and experiences for the a
n
d
children of our area. But, what n u m e r o u s
on earth is Day Camp?
other tents
The pre-registered children a w a i t e d
arrived by buses at Millar's them. At the
marquee,
they were
greeted
with
the
Day Camp
song, welcomed, briefed by
&
'Safety Bill' (a local electrician),
listened to a biblical message,
joined in with some rousing
J
and then split up into 26
027 642 4991 songs
different age graded groups.
09 431 6444
Then it was off to the bush,
all systems go, to locate ideal
places to build bush huts; to
find and collect materials.
Lunch was sausages on sticks
over
campfires.
Elective
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activities followed, including
anything from dam building, to
horse riding, and crafts. Back
at the marquee there were
more songs and drama until it
was time to head home.
Day Two followed; a repeat of
Day One. Day Three continued,
until the judges arrived to
inspect the huts in the bush.
What a hard job! After lunch
there was a ten station
rotation of various sporting
and thinking challenges.
Parents arrived at 3pm for the
bush hut winners' ceremony,
and a wind-up barbeque. 360
Phone Colin
burgers and 200 sausages later
it was time to pack up and
09 431 6595
head home, everyone tired
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Broken
Window
Repairs
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FOOTCARE
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Medical Centre
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Due to a technical problem, this article was incomplete and
did not appear as it should have last month. Our apologies.
Accordingly it is reprinted in full here!
but blessed to have been part
of this event.
A special thank you to this
year's YWAM students. We
couldn’t have handled the
numbers
of
participants
without you. On behalf of all
the attendees, our thanks
also go to all our event's
volunteers, from tea ladies, to
bus drivers, to elective leaders,
to teenagers giving their time
during the holidays, and to the
businesses that support us.
Thankyou!
Debbie Blythen
Pets in the Valley
The broken bone dilemma.
If you or your child breaks a bone it is simple - get an x-ray
and then an orthopaedic surgeon decides on the best
treatment option.
If your cat or dog breaks their bone it can be a different
story - with four possible outcomes.
1. Orthopaedic surgery to pin/wire/plate the break which
can be expensive, so it's not an option for everyone.
2. Splint the limb and cage rest - ok for simple fractures
with quiet and smaller animals, but has lots of potential
complications with animal and owner compliance from
slipped casts, pressure sores and non-union of bones.
Good for pelvic fractures.
3. Limb amputation
– much cheaper than
orthopaedic surgery,
quick recovery time, may
not be suitable for older
animals especially if they
have arthritic issues.
Some younger and
lighter animals can do
very well on three limbs.
4. Lastly is euthanasia.
The severity of the break,
the presence of other injuries, age and health of the
animal plus cost all mean that sometimes euthanasia is
the chosen option.
You can see there are lots of issues to discuss when deciding
how to deal with a broken pet.
The x-ray is of a cat hit by a car. Due to the severity of the
fractures, amputation was chosen and since it was otherwise
a healthy young lad, he is doing really well on 3 legs.
Take care out there.
Janine
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Ruth Wynne - actor
Deb Clapperton interviewed Ruth Wynne, one of the professional actors in 'The Catch', which was
filmed in the area of Pahi and Paparoa during April.
Ruth, a main character in
the film based around a
fishing competition, has
been acting professionally
for over ten years. She says
“It’s something I always
wanted to do, but instead of
going to drama school when
I left secondary school, I
ended up doing a degree in
animation and photography.
Her first role, after getting an
agent, was for an MTV skit
called Rodney Heals. Ruth
says “I love each and every
role I play, but one particular
favourite was Valkyrie 7 in a
short film called Stella 459.
I got to play an evil power
hungry narcissist and run
around with guns!
Of course, I did enjoy
playing Emma in 'Not For
Children' where I was cast
with my now husband David
Capstick. We got married in the
film as our characters and have
been together ever since. We
had our real wedding last year,
so very Brad and Angelina!
involved and I am grateful
that he suggested me for
the role.” Ruth says of her
role “Laura is a very likeable
character
who
makes
a mistake but it’s great
that she gets her comeuppance.”
Of the director, Simon, she
says that he “works at a very
fast pace, so you have to
ensure you are on the ball
and ready for action!“ He
was certainly seen moving
and talking at a fairly fast
pace as he organised his
crew, actors and locals.
Ruth is now wanting to
make a documentary and
write a web series with her
husband.
Ruth became involved in
this new film because she
participated in an acting class
with a few of the other actors
and crew in the film. “My
husband David was already
From our family to yours
... The Queens Message
I'm not one to scoff at a long weekend,
particularly not on behalf of hard working people who deserve
an extra day off (rather than yogi's who work by breathing and
stretching). BUT - who is this Queen and why do we celebrate her
birthday on a day that's not even her actual birthday?
This is the mark of a sovereign which holds celebrations on
head, who gets an international the last Monday of September
date for all to celebrate, and or the first Monday of October.
then her actual birthday.
In 1845, Canada set the official
It all dates back to 1748 when birthday to align with the
George II was born in a chilly actual birth date of Queen
English November. Rather than Victoria (May 24, 1819),
have everyone risk getting celebrating so-called Victoria
ill from marching around in Day on May 24 or the Monday
the cold, his birthday was before.
combined with an annual In New Zealand it's the first
spring event known as Monday of June, and in the
Trooping the Colour.
Faulkland Islands, the actual
However, these days Queen's day of The Queen's birth is
birthday is celebrated on celebrated publicly.
different days throughout Confusing? Yes. Just another
the Commonwealth thereby reason its great to be Queen,
further confusing matters. though for me, queens with
Australia started recognising fabulous shoes and lashings
an official birthday back in of make-up bear far more
1788, and from there the relevance to my own life.
date is uniform. All the states
Have
a
good
sleep-in
observe Queen's Birthday on
regardless.
the second Monday in June,
except for Western Australia
Jenny Gilberd-Longdon
We all hope the film will be
edited and ready for
viewing soon. Locals can't
wait to see the characters
living on film and to recognise
the local extras who were
called upon to exercise their
thespian skills. PP
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Contracting Ltd
· Effluent Pond Cleaning
· Single Pass Tillage & Seeding
· Cultivation
· Fertiliser Spreading
· Hay & Silage Mowing
· 6 Ton Trailer
Taipuha RD1, Paparoa, 0571
09 431 6308 021 383 908
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pets
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holiday
too
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The Salon - Paparoa Village
Fully qualified
and professional
friendly service
 Ladies & Mens Cuts
 Perms, Colours
& Highlights
 Weddings
Open Thurs-Fri
Wed & Sat by appt
Salon
After hours Gay
431 7255
431 7007
HANDYMAn
all jobs,
odd jobs
BUILDING & PAINTING
ph Cam 431 6309
021 77 77 92
Drug dealers It has been
alleged that drug dealers have
been targeting teens in our
local area. Please keep vigilant
and report any suspicious
behaviour.
Quiz Night is on June 18th,
so register your team at the
school office now (see page 6).
Rugby JMB home games will
be held 18 June during the
morning in Paparoa. Come
along and support the kids.
Paparoa Volunteer Rural Fire
Force AGM Monday July 4,
6pm at either Paparoa or Pahi
Hall (TBA). From July 6 training
nights change to the first &
third Tuesday of each month
(not Monday).
The Kauri Museum is getting
set for an in-house and online
exhibition with five short
videos which tell the stories
of legendary axemen - Bruce
Alexander, Nelson Parker, Joe
Julian, Iness Davidson & Jason
Wynyard. Opening 29 June.
Squash
graded
open
tournament at squash courts,
Maungaturoto Country Club,
June 11-13. Entries can be
made at isquash online or
contact Tina Holst 431 8180.
Players must be graded.
Indoor
bowlers
wanted
Taipuha Hall members are
short of players. Is there
anyone keen to join in? Ph
Wayne Keay 431 6874.
The
Matakohe
Bridges
Project public meeting is yet
to be held. No date as yetbeen
set, but Sue Reyland will advise
when she has it arranged with
the principal transport planner
from NZTA.
Gymnastics club Did you
know there is a gymnastics
club in Kaiwaka? Gymnastics
Otamatea is a recreational
club for ages 2.5-18 yrs. We
have over 100 gymnasts
participating in any one of our
six classes held on Tuesdays.
We will accept a new intake
of gymnasts in all age groups.
in term 3. To secure a place
for your child, please text
your email address to Cheryl
Anderson 022 362 4998
requesting an application form.
Arty Farties Flax Workshop
will be held later in the year,
(dates TBA). Meantime, the
mosaic project (see back
page) is a work in progress
which will continue as time
and energy permits! Call in to
take a look when passing. For
info: Anne Shanks 431 6229
Nau Mai Haere Mai
The Forgotten Lands
Project - a Focus on
Positive Futures
The
Ministry
of
Social
Development
and
our
community
are
working
together to improve outcomes
for whanau. A hui will be held
at Otamatea Marae, Tanoa
Road on 15 June, starting at
9am with Powhiri, and running
til 1 pm.
The presentation will include
the subjects:
- In order to survive,
- Setting the scene,
- MSD's community investment strategy, and what it
means to whanau, marae,
hapu and iwi and the wider
community.
It is a cafe style workshop to
gather a whole community
approach. Please feel free to
attend to have your say, or just
find out and listen to what's
going on! All welcome.
Paparoa Press
Paparoa
Library
is open these
Saturdays
from 9.30 - 12.30
Saturday June 11 & June 25
Saturday July 9 & July 23
Avoid
confusion
and
mark these dates on your
calendar. We're only able
to be open every Saturday
fortnight.
Otamatea
Community
Services
Auction:
OCS is holding a gettogether and fund-raising
auction Friday June 10
at 7pm - St John Hall,
Maungaturoto. All welcome
to this fun event. There will
be light refreshment and
entertainment.
Volunteers wanted:
We are looking for more
people to help us out in the
Community House. One of
these is a front-desk role
and could be for a morning
or two a week, maybe even a
whole day. We need people
to welcome our visitors to
the house and answer the
phones, and other general
duties, just as much or as
little as feels right for you.
Come and join our team.
Sign:
You may have noticed that
the large sign has gone from
our roof. In time there will
be a new one showing our
new logo, and yes, we are
still here providing our usual
services for you.
Don’t
forget
your
Community House is open
five days week, 9am until
3pm, Maungaturoto.
The OCS Team
155 Hurndall St
Maungaturoto
431 9080
otamateacs.org.nz
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WHAT’S ON - june 2016
Special Events & Meetings
PTA Paparoa School Quiz Night Paparoa Sports Pavillion, Sat 18 June, 6.30pm
JMB rugby home games Paparoa sports fields 18 June
The Kauri Museum "Matariki ' celebration from 6 June
Northland's Legendary Axemen video/digital presentation from June 29
OCS Maungaturoto social night and auction June 10 (details page 18)
ORT - The Mikado opening night 2 July, Theatre (Details page 6)
Paparoa Fire Force AGM July 4 6pm venue TBA
Regular Events, Meetings
and
Organisations
Anglican Church St Marks 1st, 2nd & 4th Sundays 10am, Hook Road, Paparoa
Ararua Church 10.30am every Sunday, All welcome ph 431 6622
Art Studio, Ruawai Mon 10-12noon; Tue 7-9pm, ph Frances 439 2554
Arty Farties Summer Markets 9am-noon, opposite Village Green; Thur/Fri in the
‘Tile Shed’ ph Anne 431 6229; Crafty Kids Club 1st Sun of month 10-2pm at the Shed;
Beginners Patchwork Group, Mon 7pm, Te Pahi River Dr.
Badminton Thursday - teens & adults 7pm, Paparoa Hall ph Pete 4316 822
Crafternoons 1st & 3rd Wed in month, 10.30-4pm, Tinopai Hall ph Jo 431 7219
Exercise to Music Tue 10.30am Paparoa Hall $5 ph Rose 431 7418
Farmers’ Market Sat 9-noon, Village Green; from 9 january weekly
Fire Force 1st & 3rd Monday in month 6.30pm Depot Rd ph Cohan 431 6668
Gardening Club 2nd Wed of month, ph Lyn 431 6090
Grey Power Last Wed in month,1pm, Anglican Church Hall, Mgto
Library Mon 1.30-4.30pm, Wed 10am-12noon, Thu1.30-4.30pm, Fri 9.30am-1pm
Open alternate Saturdays - June 11, June 25 - 9.30-12.30pm
Line Dancing Thurs 10am-noon Paparoa Hall ph Rose 431 7418
Mainly Music Wed 9.30am Paparoa Comm Church, ph Rebecca 431 7550
Matakohe Music Makers 2nd Wed month 7pm BYO Sports Pav'n $2pp 4316772
Otamatea Quilters 1st and 3rd Mon month 10am, Paparoa Hall 09 439 2262
Outdoor Bowls Maungaturoto Green ph Tony 431 6026 or Brian 431 6884
Paparoa Community Church 10.30am every Sunday, 4 Hook Road 4317106
Paparoa Hall Functions venue ph Robyn 431 7306 or a/h Loraine 431 7290
Paparoa Lions Dinner Meetings 3rd Mon in month 6.30pm, Sports Pavilion
Paparoa Playcentre Tues & Fri 10am-1pm Visitors welcome ph 431 6653
Paparoa Primary School Term ends April 15 term 2 starts May 2
Paparoa Toy Library Wed 10.30-1pm, Paparoa Comm Church, Hilery 431 7330
Sacred Soul Circle 2nd Sundays, 10am-12 Marohemo hall ph Helen 021 938 024
Selwyn Centre Thurs 10am for over 65's, St Marks, Hook Rd, ph 431 8193
Sports Pavilion Functions venue, ph Vickie Owens 431 6432 for bookings
St Mary’s Catholic Church 10am Wed, 6pm Sat, Maungaturoto
Table Tennis Tues 7.30pm, Sports Pavilion $2 Pete 431 6822
Tennis Adults Fridays 9.30 and Saturdays 2.30pm ph Sue Skelton 431 6224
Ukelele Players Beginners / experts, Thur 4pm Matakohe, ph Dennise 431 7012
Waka Ama Tue & Thu 5pm, Sun 10am, Pahi Domain, ph Grant 027 474 3856
White Rock Gallery Open 7 days 10am-4pm, in Library building
Yoga - Chair Yoga Paparoa Sports Pavilion Tues & Fri 9.30-10.30am $7
Yoga - Anamana Studio $10/session ph Jenny 09 280 9694, 021 114 3370
please update us with your details: [email protected] PP
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HOOK, LINE &
SINKER
Fishing is
the best it
has been for
some time.
Plenty of
good sized
snapper
are being caught in the
harbour, without having
to go as far out as the
'graveyard'.
A few kahawai are also
being caught, but not
many gurnard. A 7kg
snapper was caught
on Sunday, along with
another good sized fish.
Happy fishing
Gravy
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AGM Paparoa
Medical Society
29 June Paparoa Hall 7.30pm.
Bee Swarms
If you see any bee swarms,
phone Mike
431 6008 or 021 134 3747
Digger & Truck
2.8 tonne machine.
5 tonne truck. Handy for
those smaller jobs.
Phone Owen 431 7123
Neuro Stress Release
(NSR) A healing system
that promotes emotional
well being. Find happiness
and satisfaction in your life.
Jel Davenport 021 165 6226
TIDES - CALCULATED for PAHI-WHAKAPIRAU
DATE
1st
LOW
HIGH
1.17pm
7.50pm
DATE
LOW
HIGH
17th
2.49pm
8.52am
2nd
2.18pm
8.16am
18th
3.34pm
9.38am
3rd
3.16pm
9.15am
19th
4.17pm
10.21am
4th
4.10pm
10.11am
20th
4.58pm
11.02am
5th
5.02pm
11.04am
21st
5.37pm
11.43am
6th
5.51pm
11.55am
22nd
6.18pm
12.23pm
7th
6.38pm
12.44pm
23rd
6.59pm
1.04pm
8th
7.24pm
1.31pm
24th
7.41pm
1.47pm
9th
7.53am
2.18pm
25th
8.01am
2.32pm
10th
8.40am
3.04pm
26th
8.58am
3.20pm
11th
9.27am
3.52pm
27th
9.50am
4.14pm
12th
10.17am
4.44pm
28th
10.46am
5.13pm
13th
11.10am
5.41pm
29th
11.47am
6.18pm
30th
12.50pm
7.26pm
14th
12.07pm
6.42pm
15th
1.05pm
7.42pm
16th
1.59pm
8.01am
Community Directory
EMERGENCY: FIRE ■ POLICE ■ AMBULANCE dial 111
COAST TO COAST HEALTH CARE
Maungaturoto Medical Centre: 8am-5pm Mon-Fri..... 09 431 8576
Paparoa Clinic: Doctor Tue + Fri 8.30am-12.30pm...... 09 431 7222
For urgent after hours medical service (Wellsford)...... 09 423 8086
DISTRICT NURSE Dargaville Hospital ............................ 09 439 3330
Healthline - 24 hour service............... 0800 611 116
HOSPICE KAIPARA Dargaville Hospital........................... 09 439 3330
KAIPARA DISTRICT COUNCIL Helpline . ......................... 0800 727 059
Mangawhai Office............ 0800 100 388
LINKING HANDS Health Shuttle Service, Maungaturoto.09 431 8969
LIONS CLUB PAPAROA Secretary Alistair Banks............ 09 431 6373
MAUNGATUROTO CHIROPRACTIC.................................. 09 431 8019
MAUNGATUROTO PHARMACY....................................... 09 431 8045
MAUNGATUROTO REST HOME . .................................... 09 431 8696
OTAMATEA COMMUNITY SERVICES Community House. 09 431 9080
PAPAROA LIBRARY Membership free-of-charge, Wheelchair access
Mon 1.30-4.30pm, Wed 10am-12noon, Thu 1.30-4.30pm, Fri
9.30am-1pm. Open alternate Saturdays 9.30-12.30 (dates above)
PAPAROA PLAYCENTRE Tina Ball..................................021 033 5128
PAPAROA PLUNKET Cynthia Keay................................. 09 431 8187
PLUNKET Helpline . ..................................... 0800 933 922
PAPAROA PRIMARY SCHOOL ......................................... 09 431 7379
PARENT PORT Inc. free help for families Linda............ 09 425 9357
PHYSIOTHERAPY Lyndsay Bargh Mon/Wed/Fri from 8am...431 8576
PODIATRIST / FOOTCARE Jayne Short 020 4022 65998 / 09 431 7188
PUKE ARANGA TE KOHANGA REO ............................... 09 431 7089
YOUTH & WHANAU FOCUS South Kaipara, Rose .......... 09 431 7418
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Mosaic weekend
What a success! The mosaic weekend workshop
was held in May at Arty Farties. Tutor Pat Parkinson
commented, "What an absolutely wicked weekend.
Pictures here show a glimpse of what first-time artists,
and those more familiar with mosaics, can produce over
a weekend. Even with all the horrible weather elements
that were thrown our way, these ladies and gents didn't
want to go home. What an awesome community group
they are, I am so blessed to have been asked to do this
for our small community."
What
a
great way
to
meet
new people
and catch
up
with
friends,
chat away
and have a
great time
learning a
new craft.
Paparoa Press
PLUMBER
Kaiwaka to Ruawai
● 30 years’ experience
● All plumbing services
including new housing
and maintenance
Andrew Kenny
ph
027 642 8320
The Old Post Office
Guest House
Bed & Breakfast
Deb & Kevin 09 431 6444
www.oldpostofficeguesthouse.co.nz
More workshops are
planned for this year
thanks to grants from
Creative NZ. Thanks to
Anne Shanks and her
team whose vision for
Paparoa keeps up Arty
Farties activities for our
community. PP
For a
warm
welcome
 small groups or large
 meals on request
Serving the community since 1903
KMU SURVEYS LTD
M AU N G AT U ROTO
Ken Urquhart
Licensed
Cadastral
Surveyor
5 Questions for ... Mike McKenzie
Who: Mike McKenzie of Paparoa
What: Little Village Artisan - bread so popular it
regularly sells out, delecatable pattissere treats and
the finest coffee to be found this side of ... anywhere!
Where: When not in his garden, he can be found at
Kaiwaka Markets on Fridays (outside Kaiwaka Hall)
and Paparoa Farmers Market Saturdays.
When: Mike and Jocelyn moved to Paparoa
seven years ago. They established their extensive
permaculture gardens while Mike co-shared his
time between his cafe Agnes Curren (now sold) on
Ponsonby Road, and then going on to manage Tulip
Cafe in Maungaturoto, before starting Little Village.
Why: "For the love of it!" Merging high quality hand
crafted food with the art of hospitality. Mike's
passion brings a unique and tantalising taste
explosion to the community. Long may we be lucky
enough to have him around! PP
09 431 8705
021 161 2344
[email protected]
NEEDHAM
PUMP SERVICES
For all Water Pump Supplies
& Repairs
09 431 8235
Ross 027 669 4464
Daryl 027 271 1961
32 Whaka Street, Maungaturoto